Discrimination Lawsuit Against Chicago Police Settles

The U.S. Department of Justice sued the city of Chicago for alleged employment discrimination against foreign-born people. Police candidates who were rejected under a residency requirement were awarded back pay; in addition to the settlement, the employer, Chicago Police Department, will offer eight of the rejected applicants jobs. The lawsuit alleged that the 10-year continuous U.S. residence requirement for entry-level police officer applicants resulted in a discriminatory hiring process, rejecting potential employees. The 10-year residency requirement has now been changed to five years. This article below is an important reminder that applicants as well as workers face discrimination in the workplace. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from racial discrimination and harassment anddiscrimination based on other protected classes such as national origin. Employment lawyers can help workers better understand their rights. Employees suffering from harassment or discrimination from their employer may be able to find an attorney by a contacting a law firm.

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